Social Workers, All Other pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for social workers, all other is $24.74 an hour ($51,460 a year). About 1,910 people work in this job there.

$24.74Median hourly pay

$38,250–$90,730Middle half of workers, yearly

1,910People in this job in Tennessee

That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($71,900). Tennessee ranks 49th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social workers, all other in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.35	$31,920
25% of workers	$18.39	$38,250
Half of workers (median)	$24.74	$51,460
75% of workers	$43.62	$90,730
90% of workers	$53.64	$111,570

Social Workers, All Other pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Clarksville	$100,420	110
Johnson City	$88,380	120
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$58,780	620
Memphis	$53,680	310
Chattanooga	$53,640	150
Knoxville	$38,830	260
Kingsport-Bristol	$36,950	80
Jackson	$36,300	50

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social workers, all other

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: +2.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$49,580
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$56,310
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$59,960
Healthcare Social Workers	$61,240
Social and Human Service Assistants	$40,310
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$46,500
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$58,010
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$53,850

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.